WCS Communications Department

Krista Polston Director of Communications and Strategic Partnerships. Phone number 574 371 5098 ext 2482 email kpolston@warsawschools.org address 1 Administration Drive, Warsaw, In 46580

Under the direction of the Superintendent and Board of School Trustees, the Communications Department provides leadership in the communication and public relations of Warsaw Community Schools (WCS). The Director of Communications and Strategic Partnerships is responsible for district communications, marketing, and website development and maintenance. This includes overseeing media, public relations, social media platforms, and strategic partnerships, as well as promoting community outreach, branding, promotional materials, marketing events, and strategic communication plans. 

The Communications Department supports the overall internal and external communication functions of the district. This includes working closely with other Cabinet members including Dr. David Hoffert, Superintendent, Tracy Horrell, Assistant Superintendent for Secondary Education, and Dr. Dani Barkey, Deputy Superintendent.

THE POWER OF CONNECTION: WCS COMMUNICATION TOOLS & RESOURCES

All media inquiries should be directed to Krista Polston.

  • Any individual, who wants added to the press release mailing list (staff, parents, community members, etc.), can request to be added here.

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Apps, Websites, and More

WCS now offers a mobile App. The WCS App is free and available on Apple & Google Play.

Additionally, school and community information is distributed through Peachjar flyers via the email provided on the parent portal of Powerschool.

eLearning days, school delays & cancellations will be announced through multiple media sources: Thrillshare SMS, website, WCS APP notification (Apple) (Google Play), Facebook, and Twitter.

Communication Strategies

WCS, through its partnerships and platforms, is committed to supporting targeted school information and news at the district, school, and classroom levels.

As modern communications channels expand and evolve, WCS recognizes the importance of delivering accurate, relevant, timely, and engaging content.

In today’s digital, the mobile world offers opportunities to connect how and when individuals prefer.

Staff, students, parents, and other key stakeholders can access vital information through WCS websites, school notification systems, free mobile apps (Apple/ Google Play), media partners, and social media.

Warsaw Community Schools hosts 16 websites - one for district news and one for each of the corporation's 15 schools/programs. Features include a robust search engine, a message feature, language translation, document folders, staff contacts, news, live feed, and events.

WCS Communication Plan includes a district Facebook and a Twitter account managed by WCS Superintendent Dr. David Hoffert. Each school has an official Facebook and Twitter account.

Community Newsletters

Quarterly WCS Community Stakeholder Bulletin

Tiger Tuesday- Bimonthly Building Highlights

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Tiger Tuesday preview screenshot of the top of the newsletter, click the image to read the newsletter in full

Tiger Tuesday preview screenshot of the top of the newsletter, click the image to read the newsletter in full

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Alerts & Notifications

Delay & Cancellation Protocols

  • WCS District Delay & Cancellation Guidelines: Read More

  • District eLearning Pages, Definitions and Guidance: Read More

Weather Alerts:

  • Dr. Hoffert will email ALL WCS Staff.

  • Notifications will be sent to:

    • The WCS APP;

    • ALL WCS Websites;

    • ALL WCS Twitter Accounts;

    • ALL WCS Facebook Accounts;

    • District Instagram Account;

    • TEXT Message to ALL Parents/Guardians in Powerschool.

Stay Informed: Manage Your Notification Settings

WCS Notification System Powerschool: Update/Confirm Contact Information. Offering Comprehensive & Timely notifications utilizing information provided by parents & guardians through PowerSchool. 

WCS APP (Free): Download on apple or google play and set notifications. Go to SETTINGS to select schools for Notifications.

Weather Alerts, Delays & Cancellations: Dr. Hoffert will email ALL WCS staff. Notification will be sent to: The WCS App, all WCS websites, All WCS Twitter Accounts, All WCS Facebook Accounts, District Instagram Account; Text message to all parent/guardian contacts on Powerschool. No phone calls or emails to Parents/Guardians on a morning of a weather alert. Local radio/TV stations will be notified. Notes: In special circumstances when a weather delay or cancellation is called the evening before, Dr. Hoffert will also send out a phone call. WCS District wide notifications will not be sent prior to scheduled elearning days or scheduled late start Mondays. Specific transportation and bus-related messages may be sent separately. 

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